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Final Report Developing a National Standard for Turf as an Erosion Control Measure Graeme Drake GED Advisory Project Number: TU13034
Final Report
Developing a National Standard for Turf as an Erosion Control Measure
Graeme Drake
GED Advisory
Project Number: TU13034
TU13034
This project has been funded by Hort Innovation using the research and development Turf Industry levy and funds from the Australian Government.
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Summary
1 Purpose
The purpose of this project was to utilize previous Hort Innovation funded turf research at the Redlands Research
Station in Queensland to establish a new Australian Standard. This was successfully completed with the publication of
AS 5181:2017, Use and Installation of turf as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure on 30 June 2017.
2 Methodology
This project was undertaken in to main parts:
• Part A - Prepare and submit a Project Proposal for an Australian Standard for approval by Standards Australia; and
• Part B – Undertake the formal standards development process to establish the new Australian Standard.
Part A required the review of previous research projects and the establishment of a net benefit case for the
development of the new standard.
Part B required the formation by Standards Australia of a new national standards development committee, BD-107 Turf,
and the development of the standard through several drafts (working drafts, public comment draft and ballot draft).
3 Part A – Preparation and submission of a Project Proposal for a new Australia Standard
To establish projects for the development of new Australian Standards, Standards Australia have a formal Project
Proposal process that is undertaken three or four times a year. A formal Project Proposal Form is submitted by the
proponent, which in the case of this project was Mr. Richard Stephens, Business Development Manager at Turf
Australia.
The Project Proposal submitted included the following details:
Title of the proposed Australian Standard: Use of turf as an erosion and sediment control measure.
Scope of the proposal Australian Standard: This Australian Standard provides requirements for the use and installation
of turf as an erosion and sediment control measure, especially during and after construction and building works. This
Australian Standard includes requirements for initial site investigation and turf selection; turf installation, maintenance
and disposal (if required); and requirements for subsequent contract sign-offs related to turf installation by contractors.
This standard does not cover the growing, production or transportation of turf, or biosecurity issues.
As part of the Project Proposal three elements needed to be covered:
a) Establishing the need for the proposal Australian Standard: This section of the Project Proposal identified the
problem that uncontrolled erosion and sediment discharge can degrade aquatic environments in creeks, streams,
rivers and the coastal margin, and have an adverse effect on marine systems such as the Great Barrier Reef
(CSIRO)1. This was then linked to the jointly funded government and industry research has been completed at the
Redlands Research Station that demonstrated the superior qualities of turf as an erosion and sediment control
measure. Based on this research it was argued that it is now appropriate to transfer this knowledge into a more
1 See CSIRO webpage: Managing gully erosion to reduce sediment runoff to the Great Barrier Reef (http://csiro.au/Organisation-
Structure/Flagships/Water-for-a-Healthy-Country-Flagship/Ecosystems-and-Contaminants/GBR-gully-erosion.aspx)
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practical and accessible form through an Australian Standard. This way the research outcomes can be used by
designers, developers, public authorities, site engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
b) Establishing the net benefit to Australia of the proposed Australia Standard: This required commentary on the
benefit of the proposed Australian Standard from several perspectives including: Public Health and Safety; Social
and Community Impact; Environmental Impact; Competition and Economic Impact.
c) Stakeholder support: An extensive consultation exercise was undertaken to gain stakeholder support. At the time
of submission of the proposal the following organizations had supported the proposal:
1 AgriScience Queensland,
Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry,
Queensland
2 Australian Institute of
Architects
3 Australian Institute of
Landscape Architects
4 Australian Institute of
Landscape Designers &
Managers
5 Australian Local
Government Association
6 Austroads
7 Coastal Turf
8 Engineers Australia
9 Horticulture Australia
Limited
10 Housing Industry
Association
11 Institute of Public Works
Engineering Australasia
12 Jimboomba Turf Group
13 John Holland
14 Lawn Doctor
15 Lawn Solutions
16 Master Builders Association
(Queensland)
17 Redlands Erosion and
Sediment Control Facility
18 Soil Science Australia
19 Turfgrass Producers
International
20 University of Queensland
21 University of Western
Australia
The project proposal was submitted on 23 September 2014. Standards Australian approved the standards development
project on 7 December 2015. For the record, the full Project Proposal is included as Appendix 1.
Part B – Development of a new Australian Standard
After the project proposal was accepted Standard Australia established a new national standards committee, BD-107
Turf, and the formal standards development process started. The Committee was chaired by Mr. Graeme Drake, who
developed the project proposal on behalf of Turf Australia and Hort Innovation. Mr. Drake has a background in
standards development.
The nominating organizations that joined the committee were (not all of these organizations actually nominated active
experts):
1 Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2 Australian Industry Group 3 Australian Institute of Architects 4 Australian Institute of Building 5 Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc 6 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects 7 Australian Institute of Landscape Designer &
Managers
8 Australian Local Government Association 9 AUSTROADS 10 Civil Contractors Federation 11 Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
(Australian Government) 12 Department of the Environment and Energy
(Australian Government) 13 Engineers Australia
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14 For Information 15 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 16 Horticulture Australia Limited 17 Housing Industry Association 18 Independent Chairperson (Australia) 19 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia 20 International Erosion Control Association 21 Master Builders Australia
22 Minerals Council of Australia 23 Property Council of Australia 24 Soil Science Australia 25 Sports Turf Association 26 Sports Turf Research Institute 27 Turf Australia 28 University of Queensland 29 University of Western Australia
The first meeting of BD-107 took place on 15 June 2016. A working draft was prepared prior to the meeting by the
Chair, based on the Redlands Research and the Turf Guide booklet product by Queensland Turf. The working draft was
reviewed and discussed with several points identified for further investigation and drafting.
A new working was then developed and reviewed and commented on by Committee members prior to the second
meeting that took place on 19-20 September 2016. At this meeting, the text was stabilized and the Committee confirm
the draft was ready for the public comment stage.
The public comment period took place over eight weeks from December 2016 to February 2017. A total of 55 public
comments were received on the Public Comment Draft standard.
These were considered at the third BD-107 Committee meeting on 9 March 2017. The Committee managed to take
resolve all comments and made further changes to the standard where required.
Subsequent to the meeting and after some editorial changes, inclusion of diagrams and updates to the turf selection
table, a formal Ballot Draft standard was released to Committee members for ballot on 2 June 2017. The ballot closed
on 19 with unanimous agreement.
The Australian Standard was subsequently published on 30 June 2017 as AS 5181:2017, Use and Installation of turf as
an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure. A copy is attached for the record as Appendix 2.
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Appendices
1 Project Proposal for a new Australian Standard
2 AS 5181:2017, Use and Installation of turf as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure
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Proposal Form - Standards Development Projects
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online user testing of this form please email [email protected].
Version: 3.8
Issued: 18 July 2014
This form is to be completed for proposals to initiate projects to produce Australian or Australian/New
Zealand Standards or other documents published by Standards Australia. This includes significantly
modified adoptions of International Standards. If the proposal includes new or revised joint
Australian/New Zealand Standards, Standards Australia will contact Standards New Zealand to ensure
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Participation in International Standards Development Programs.
This form will take some time and care to complete. It is important that all sections are completed, and
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and proposals. It also helps to ensure that there is consensus from appropriate communities of interest
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Please submit completed forms to [email protected] by the closing date advertised at:
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GUIDANCE
What information do I need to provide?
Section & Title Requirement
Proponent Details All proposals need to be submitted by an individual, preferably supported by a national organisation. Provide contact details to be used in any correspondence regarding the proposal.
1. Proposal Details Specify the title, type, relevant sector(s) and type of work being proposed. If a program of work, further information should be provided in the appendix or attachments.
2. Summary and Demonstration of Net Benefit
Outline the need for, and Net Benefit impact of, the proposed work on the Australian community.
3. Harmonisation and Alignment
List existing related documents and alignment of proposed work to these documents.
4. Pathways for Standards Development
State the desired development pathway and who will fund the proposed work.
5. Stakeholder Support Provide details of relevant stakeholders across interest groups, the consultation process undertaken and whether they support the proposal.
6. Risks and Dependencies Highlight known risks and any dependencies that may impact successful completion of the proposed project/program.
7. Additional Information Provide any additional information which may assist in consideration of the proposal.
8. Declaration Confirm that all information within the proposal form is true and accurate.
Appendix A: Stakeholder Consultation
Identify the relevant Australian stakeholder organisations which may have an interest in this proposal and provide evidence of consultation and support.
Appendix B: Details of projects within a proposed program of work
Where required, provide details of projects in order of priority for development where multiple projects or a program of work is being proposed.
Appendix C: Project Complexity Matrix
Used for calculation of project complexity in Section 1 and Appendix B.
How do I submit a completed proposal?
1. Complete a pre-submission check to ensure that:
✓ All sections of the form are complete.
✓ The Net Benefit case is fully articulated and, where possible, quantified.
✓ Full stakeholder consultation has been conducted with evidence provided.
✓ The declaration is complete.
✓ All supporting documentation is attached to the proposal.
2. Submit completed proposal along with all supporting documentation by email to [email protected]
3. If for any reason, you are unable to submit this form by email, please contact Standards Australia (1800 035 822).
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PROPOSAL FORM FOR STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Proposal Reference Number Standards Australia to Complete
Proponent Details
Your name Richard Stephens
Position Business & Industry Development Manager
Name of employer Turf Australia
Address PO Box 92
Suburb Richmond
State NSW
Postcode 2753
Phone number 02 4588 5735
Fax number 02 4588 5613
Mobile number 0404 817 903
Email address [email protected]
Web address www.turfaustralia.com.au
Supporting/Nominating Organisation Details (if applicable)
Name of proponent's
national organisation
supporting this proposal
Turf Australia
Contact officer at
national organisation
Anthony Muscat, President
Contact details 02 4588 5735
NOTE:
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In the event that Standards Australia publishes proposals on its website, this section and stakeholder contact details provided at Appendix A will not be included. However, with prior agreement, your contact details may be provided to interested parties wishing to contribute or comment on the proposal or the proposed project.
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Proposal Reference Number Standards Australia to Complete
1. Proposal Details
Proposal title
Please provide the full and correct title of the
proposed document(s).
Use of turf as an erosion and sediment control measure
Project Scope
Briefly summarise what is being requested within
this proposal. Please summarise the scope of the
Standard(s) to be produced. Please outline any
specific inclusions and exclusions.
For programs of work, please include the
scope of each project in sufficient detail at
Appendix B.
The proposed scope of the standards is:
“This Australian Standard provides requirements for the
use and installation of turf as an erosion and sediment
control measure, especially during and after construction
and building works.
This Australian Standard includes requirements for initial
site investigation and turf selection; turf installation,
maintenance and disposal (if required); and requirements
for subsequent contract sign-offs related to turf
installation by contractors.
This standard does not cover the growing, production or
transportation of turf, or biosecurity issues.
Project or program
Please specify if this proposal covers a single
project or multiple projects. If a program of work is
proposed that covers multiple projects, please
include details of each project in Appendix B.
The proposal covers a single project to produce one
Australian Standard.
Project type
Please indicate whether the project is a new
document, amendment, revision or other. If other,
please specify. If applicable, please provide the
existing Australian or International Standard
number and full title of the standard (e.g. AS,
AS/NZS, ISO, IEC or other).
The project is for a new document.
Product type
Please indicate whether the output of this project
is to be a Standard, handbook, or other type of
document.
The output of this project is to be an Australian Standard.
Committee
Are you aware of an Australian or International
technical committee working in this field? Please
provide details, including any related committees
that may be affected by this proposal.
No.
Scale of proposed work
Please indicate the size/complexity rating of the
proposed project/program, taking account of the
size of the document, changes required, expected
level of comment etc. For further information,
please refer to Appendix C to this form.
Please select one of:
• Complex
• Large
• Medium
• Small
• Simple
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Sector
Please delete any non-relevant sectors. Select
one or more from:
• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Food
• Mining
• Building and Construction
• Water and Waste Services
• Health and Community Services
Relationship to legislation
If the document is referenced in legislation in
Australia (or New Zealand for joint documents),
please provide details here. If so, is this as a
primary or secondary reference?
Note: If this Standard is a primary or secondary reference
in the National Construction Code, please refer to the
Protocol for the development of National Construction
Code referenced documents available at:
http://www.abcb.gov.au
There is no known direct relationship with legislation.
The standard is intended to be a voluntary standard that
may be called up in the design and contract
specifications for building and construction works, and be
used in contract management between project sponsors,
site managers/engineers, contractors and
subcontractors; and/or be called up in conditions
associated with development approvals.
Conformity assessment
Does this proposal include any conformity
assessment requirements?
Note: If conformity assessment requirements are being
considered for inclusion, please note that an additional
miscellaneous publication will be required, and should be
included as a separate project item in Appendix B –
conformity assessment requirements are not included in
Australian Standards. Please see SG-006 Rules for the
structure and drafting of Australian Standards for further
information.
Yes/No
If yes, please provide additional details as an attachment
to this form. The request is to include:
• the reason for the inclusion;
• why regulation is not addressing the matter;
• the benefits to the Australian community from a
safety aspect;
• the benefits to the industry sector;
• the cost to the community and to manufacturers;
• the risk of its non-inclusion;
• technical barriers to trade implications.
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2. Summary and Demonstration of Net Benefit
All Australian Standards developed by Standards Australia must demonstrate a Net Benefit, i.e. the Standard
must have an overall positive benefit to the Australian community. All proposals for new work must describe a
clear need for a Standards solution and the anticipated Net Benefit in the form of a Net Benefit case. Further
guidance is available within the Standards Australia Guide to Net Benefit.
Note: Where a more detailed Net Benefit case is required, this may be attached separately.
Need for the proposed work
Please identify and provide evidence of the
problem to be addressed, the goals and
objectives of the proposed Standard(s), and
demonstrate that it is justified and implementation
is likely.
Turf is a natural product that when installed and
maintained appropriately provides an effective erosion
and sedimentation control measure, especially during
and after construction and building works.
Uncontrolled erosion and sediment discharge can
degrade aquatic environments in creeks, streams, rivers
and the coastal margin, and have an adverse effect on
marine systems such as the Great Barrier Reef
(CSIRO)1.
The latest Australian State of the Environment Report
(2011) states “Current rates of soil erosion by water
across much of Australia now exceed soil formation rates
by a factor of at least several hundred and, in some
areas, several thousand. The latter areas will be severely
degraded in less than a century” (page 270), and
continues to note “The key to controlling soil erosion by
water is the maintenance of a protective cover on the soil
surface (e.g. living plants, litter, mulch)” (page 274).
Jointly funded government and industry research has
been completed at the Redlands Research Station in
Queensland that demonstrates the superior qualities of
turf as an erosion and sediment control measure in
certain situations. Based on this research it is now
appropriate to transfer this knowledge from research and
development into a more practical and accessible form in
the format of an Australian Standard. This way it can be
used by designers, developers, public authorities, site
engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
Implementation is likely as is evidenced by the support
received for this proposal from a wide range of
organisations as noted in Appendix A.
Alignment with national public policy
Please identify and describe how your proposal
This proposal is in line with the National Water Quality
Management Strategy (NWQMS) that was developed by
1 See CSIRO webpage: Managing gully erosion to reduce sediment runoff to the Great Barrier Reef (http://csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Flagships/Water-for-a-Healthy-Country-Flagship/Ecosystems-and-Contaminants/GBR-gully-erosion.aspx)
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fits with issues of current national or public policy
interest.
Australian and New Zealand Governments in cooperation
with State and Territory Governments. This strategy is
currently overseen by the Standing Council on
Environment and Water (SCEW). The NWQMS
addresses the importance of erosion and sediment
control in a number of subordinate guidelines and
documents. This proposal is also in line with the
Australian Government’s ‘Caring for our Country’ policies
which relate to maintaining water quality and soil
conservation to ensure the ongoing productivity of
Australia’s rural, aquatic and marine industries.
Net Benefit
Please explain any potential positive and negative
impacts, and where possible quantify the costs
and benefits, of the proposed Standard(s) on
different communities of interest in the following
areas:
• Public Health and Safety
The proposed standard will have a positive impact on
public health and safety. Greater use of turf to prevent or
mitigate erosion and sediment run-off will contribute to
more satisfactory localised management of adverse
effects from building and construction works, such as
sediment spill overs and runoff and unsightly landscape
disturbance. Research has also established a positive
link between ‘green’ urban spaces and mental health2,
and the use of turf in AS/NZ 4422 playgrounds as a
safety measure3 which this standard will ultimately
contribute to.
• Social and Community Impact
This proposed standard provides a positive social and
community impact by providing purchasers/consumers
with a base on which to select and use turf as an erosion
and sediment control measure and to commission turf
installation, especially when the purchaser/user does not
have the expert knowledge on the subject. This is an
important mechanism to correct ‘asymmetries of
information’ that can result in purchases being
disadvantaged by unethical suppliers. Also, application
of this standard in community funded public works (e.g.
drainage systems, parks, reserves, road and cycle
corridors) is expected to result in higher levels of success
in turf establishment, and the avoidance of the costs and
waste associated with any necessary rework.
2 Ian Alcock, Mathew P White, Benedict W. Wheeler, Lora E. Fleming, Michael H. Depledge; Longitudinal Effects on Mental Health of Moving to Greener and Less Green Urban Areas, Environmental Science & Technology, 2013; and Parks And Greenery Tied To Improved Mental Health In City-Dwellers.
3 Playgrounds Set to Increase Green Space by Todd Layt - http://www.ozbreed.com.au/articles/playgrounds-set-to-increase-green-space.html.
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• Environmental Impact
This proposed standard will result in a positive impact for
the environment. The research has shown turf to be a
preferred method of erosion and sediment control in the
right conditions. The standard will help avoid using turf
when site and environmental conditions are not suitable
and alternative technologies are best used instead.
Research4 has identified the following environmental
benefits of using turf, including erosion and sediment
control:
• atmosphere quality – air pollution control and air
quality improvement, oxygen generation, dust
prevention and stabilisation and carbon
sequestration and sinks;
• water quality – water filtration and purification, water
run-off reduction and rainwater harvesting and
entrapment and groundwater recharge;
• land quality – reduction in nutrient movement and
loss, erosion control, soil improvement and
restoration; biodegradation of synthetic organic
compounds and alleviating heat island effects; and
• other benefits, including noise and glare reduction,
fire prevention and biodiversity and ecosystem
services.
• Competition
This proposed standard will facilitate a level playing field
for competition between alternative erosion and sediment
control technologies, and also between turf suppliers and
installers. The standard will provide a neutral basis for
the systematic consideration of site characteristics and
environmental conditions, and where appropriate the
subsequent selection and installation of turf. This will
then allow turf to be sourced and used on the basis of
normal market determinants (e.g. price, quality and
timeliness) without compromising the original decision to
use turf as the best viable option. Suppliers and
installers of turf will also be able to differentiate
themselves on the basis that they follow the standard
while providing their services.
• Economic Impact
Once published this standard may lead to an increase in
the use of turf as an erosion and sediment control
4 Ross Higginson and Peter McMaugh, Literature Review on the Environmental, Social, and Health Benefits of Turfgrass; BioScience Australia Pty Ltd, Review of the Environmental Benefits of Turf.
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measure. There are approximately 400 turf production
businesses throughout the country, employing some
80,000 people and valued nationally at over $3 billion.
The turf industry is a relatively labour intense industry,
and any increase in the use of turf is likely to result in
more jobs, especially in regional and rural areas, and a
greater economic wealth for the country.
3. Harmonisation and Alignment
Related documentation
Please research and list any known industry,
domestic, regional, other national or international
standards, guides, codes and research related to
the proposal.
The proposed standard is a complementary resource to
the widely-used Best Practice Erosion and Sediment
Control (BPESC) document published by the
International Erosion Control Association (IECA)
Australasia Chapter. The BPESC is used extensively by
state and local government authorities throughout
Australia (both in their roles as asset developers and
owners and as consent authorities). The document
identifies turf as a suitable measure for erosion and
sediment control.
Avoidance of duplication
How will the proposed document relate to any of
the existing material listed above? Please address
any apparent or actual duplication between the
existing material and the proposed document(s).
The proposed standard will not duplicate the content of
BPESC which covers erosion and sediment control
generally. The proposed standard will instead provide a
more detailed set of requirements on how turf may be
used once that option has been selected after due
consideration of the BPESC.
Alignment with International Standards
If there is an existing International Standard that
covers the scope of this proposal, but is not being
adopted, please clarify this position.
A search of International Standards has not identified any
similar standard.
4. Pathway for Standards Development
Preferred development pathway
Please select one. If Other, please provide details
of discussions with Standards Australia.
• Standards Australia Resourced
• Committee Driven
• Externally Funded
• Other
Committee capability and capacity
If there is an existing Standards Australia
committee working in this field, please specify
their capability and capacity to take on additional
projects relating to this proposal, particularly
relating to programs of work described at
Appendix B.
It is understood there is no current Standards Australia
committee working in this field.
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Standards Australia process to be funded by
Please select one.
• Proponent
• Standards
Australia
• Other
If other, provide the name(s) of the
parties who will provide funding for
this proposed work.
Note: For information on the various standards development pathways refer to:
http://www.standards.org.au/DevelopingStandards/Developmentpathways.aspx
5. Stakeholder Support
Consultation process
Provide details on the consultation process
undertaken in development of this proposal,
including identified stakeholder groups and the
outcomes.
Please complete Appendix A and provide
evidence of stakeholder support.
Please see Appendix A. Letters were sent to these
organisations and in most cases subsequent consultation
discussions were undertaken. Most organisations have
expressed in principal support for this project, or have
stated that the scope of this Standard is outside their
interests. Please see Appendix A for further details.
6. Risks and Dependencies
Risks
Are there any key risks that you know of that may
impact this project?
Note: Project risk does not include Standards
Australia failing to approve this proposal.
No.
Dependencies
Are there any fundamental dependencies on this
e.g. changes to legislation, publication or revision
of a related Standard or the need to publish
concurrently with an Australian or International
Standard?
No.
Indicative timelines
Taking into account the risks and dependencies
identified above, and an average publication cycle
of 12 months, please provide estimates of the
duration of key project stages.
Estimated time to complete draft for public comment from
project initiation: 12 months
Estimated time to publication from project initiation: 18
months
7. Additional Information
Comments
Please provide comments (if any) which support
this proposal or assist its consideration.
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Supporting documentation
Please list (and attach) any information that
supports this proposal or assists its consideration.
If a working draft of the proposed document is
available, please attach to this proposal.
• QLD DAFF - Turf Australia document 136
• Environmental benefits of turf
• Redlands Research Station article
Funding declaration
Are you aware of any direct or indirect funding for
To assist the Committee and Standard Australia’s Project
Manager during this project, Horticulture Australia Ltd will
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this proposed work, other than employer support
to attend and participate in meetings?
arrange for a competent Drafting Lead to be available.
This Drafting Lead will be experienced with all of
Standards Australia’s Standardisation Guides, and with
the writing of Australian Standards.
8. Declaration
Please check your proposal is complete, read and complete the declaration, then forward this proposal and any
attached documents to Standards Australia at [email protected]. The named proponent is deemed to
have approved the information contained within this proposal and this declaration. This is required prior to
formal consideration of this proposal.
The information provided in this application is complete, true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
believe the proposed Standard will result in Net Benefit* to Australia. I understand the requirements
associated with the Standards development pathway selected. I have consulted with, and have the support
of, national organisations with a relevant interest in this project.
Name of Proponent Richard Stephens
Name of Nominating Organisation
representative (if supported by a suitable
national organisation)
Turf Australia
Date 23/09/2014
* As defined in Standard Australia’s Guide to Net Benefit.
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Appendix A: Stakeholder Consultation
Please identify the relevant Australian stakeholder organisations which have been consulted or which may have an interest in this proposal. All categories
of stakeholders should be considered for consultation and participation, but all are not required. Evidence of consultation and stakeholder responses must
be provided (organisation/company emails or letterhead only). If the proposal includes new or revised joint Australia/New Zealand Standards, Standards
Australia will contact Standards New Zealand to ensure appropriate consultation with New Zealand stakeholders.
Key stakeholder groups
Organisation Name Contact name
Position
Do they agree with this proposal (Y/N)?
Research and academic organisations
University of Queensland Dr Jitka Kochanek Research Fellow, School of Agricultural and Food Sciences
YA
Research and academic organisations
University of Western Australia
Louise Barton Associate Professor, School of Plant Biology
YT
Research and academic organisations
Horticulture Australia Limited John Lloyd Chief Executive Officer [email protected]
YB
Consumer interests Choice Alan Kirkland Chief Executive Officer [email protected] -1
Government organisations AgriScience Queensland, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Queensland
John Chapman Managing Director [email protected]
YC
Regulatory and controlling bodies
Australian Local Government Association
Adrian Beresford-Wylie
Chief Executive [email protected]
YD
Technical associations Australian Institute of Building Robert Hunt Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Awaiting response
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Key stakeholder groups
Organisation Name Contact name
Position
Do they agree with this proposal (Y/N)?
Technical associations Australian Institute of Landscape Designers & Managers
Maureen McKee National Administrator [email protected] YE
Technical associations Housing Industry Association Kristin Brookfield
Senior Executive Director, Building, Development & Environment
No objectionF
Technical associations Soil Science Australia Gillian Kopittke President [email protected]
Awaiting response
Technical associations International Erosion Control Association
Rob Loch [email protected] Awaiting response
Technical associations Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia
Chris Champion Consultant Chief Executive
Professional associations Engineers Australia John Anderson General Manager, Engineering Practice and CPD
YH
Professional associations Australian Institute of Architects
Ross Clark Chief Operating Officer [email protected]
YI
Professional associations Master Builders Association (Queensland)
Rachael Vickers Workplace Health & Safety/Environment Advisor
YJ
Professional associations Planning Institute of Australia Lauren Saunders Reception [email protected] -1
Professional associations Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
Shahana McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer [email protected] YK
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Key stakeholder groups
Organisation Name Contact name
Position
Do they agree with this proposal (Y/N)?
Manufacturers’ associations
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Marcela Bernal Standards Coordinator [email protected] Awaiting response
Manufacturers’ associations
Australian Industry Group James Thomson
Senior Adviser - Standards and Regulation
Awaiting response
Suppliers’ associations Civil Contractors Federation David Castledine Chief Executive Officer [email protected] Awaiting response
Suppliers’ associations Turfgrass Producers International
Melanie Stanton Executive Director [email protected]
YS
User and purchasing bodies
Australian Procurement and Construction Council
Teresa Scott Executive Director [email protected] Awaiting response
User and purchasing bodies
Austroads
Murray Kidnie Chief Executive [email protected] YL
User and purchasing bodies
Minerals Council of Australia Jade Caboche Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive & Deputy Chief Executive
-1
User and purchasing bodies
Property Council of Australia Charles Thomas National Policy Manager for Sustainability and Regulation
Awaiting response
Testing bodies Redlands Erosion and Sediment Control Facility
Shane Holborn Managing Director [email protected]
YM
Auditing bodies N/A N/A
Certification bodies N/A N/A
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Key stakeholder groups
Organisation Name Contact name
Position
Do they agree with this proposal (Y/N)?
Employer representative bodies
N/A N/A
Unions and employee associations
N/A N/A
Independent Coastal Turf Sarah-Jane Mason
YN
Independent Jimboomba Turf Group Lynn Davidson Managing Director [email protected]
YO
Independent John Holland Ashleigh Botha [email protected] YP
Independent Lawn Doctor Bec Sellick
YQ
Independent Lawn Solutions Simon Adermann [email protected]
YR
New Zealand N/A N/A
A-Q = Please see copies of responses in attached zip file.
1 = Responses indicating outside of the organisations interests.
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Appendix B: Details of projects within a proposed program of work
Where a program has been specified in Section 2, please provide details of projects in order of priority for development. If preferred, details can be provided in a separate file and attached to this proposal.
Priority Title Committee Pathway Designation Complexity
Rating Project type Product type Brief project scope and
dependencies
e.g. Information Technology – Personal Computers – Hard Drives
AB-123 Committee Driven AS/ISO 1234 Small Revision Standard Adoption of ISO 1234 as an Australian Standard. This Standard relies on the publication of AS1233.
1
2
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5
6
7
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Appendix C: Project Complexity Matrix
- Use this matrix to complete an initial assessment of project complexity. - For each question, review the criteria and enter the appropriate Rating (1 to 5) for the project in the far right column.
# Factor Rating Number
1 2 3 4 5 Rating
1 What is the anticipated duration of the project?
< 3 months 3 - 6 months 6 - 24 months 2 - 3 years > 3 years 3
2
What overall level of risk (technical risk, political risk and consensus risk) is associated with the project in the context of the committee?
Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 3
3 What level of overall technical complexity does the project have?
Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 4
4 What is the size of (the change to) the standard or the consensus document?
1-2 pages 2 - 20 pages 20-100 pages 100 - 300 pages >300 pages 2
5 What is the expected level of public comment/adverse reaction to the project?
Very Low Low Moderate High Very High 2
TOTAL 14
COMPLEXITY RATING Medium
Complexity Rating Project Complexity Examples
If the total is 5, apply the Simple Complexity rating. Simple - Adoption, endorsement of an ISO standard with high consensus.
If the total is 6 to 10, apply the Small Complexity rating. Small - Technical report with low complexity, low risk and low profile.
If the total is 11 to 15, apply the Medium Complexity rating. Medium - New standard or revision with moderate complexity and risk.
If the total is 16 to 20, apply the Large Complexity rating. Large - New standard or revision with high complexity and risk.
If the total is 21 to 25, apply the Complex Complexity rating. Complex - New standard or revision with very high complexity, profile, risk and major references in legislation e.g. Wiring Rules Standard
